About the role
Job Summary:
An International Tax Senior Manager is responsible for advising clients of the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations. In this role, the International Tax Senior Manager will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and maintaining key client relationships.
Additionally, the International Tax Senior Manager is a critical part of the office’s / region’s Tax Services leadership team and in this capacity will act as source for guidance on international tax questions and issues.
Job Duties:
Tax Consulting
Develops, recommends and implements practical international tax consulting -ideas related to client situations
Ensures client service teams comply with firm policy regarding Written Tax Advice (WTA)
Identifies and resolves complex taxation issues by applying multiple tax functional specialties
Communicates complex technical matters to clients and other appropriate audiences to ensure relevant issues are understood and resolved, as needed
Tax Specialization
Continues to develop an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding international tax
Acts as industry expert in international tax and services as U.S. resource for tax matters with selected foreign jurisdictions
Manages international tax services provided to assigned clients, including assessment of appropriate pricing structure for services
Identifies opportunities for tax alerts in areas of specialty and collaborates with National Tax Office on drafting of those alerts
Marketing and Business Development
Exhibits thought leadership in a specialized area within international tax
Recognized as industry group go-to person in international tax
Work with Specialized Tax Services and International Tax Partners, Local Office Managing Partner and local and regional Business Development Managers to develop and execute an effective marketing plan
Builds effective go-to-market strategies with Assurance Partners
Research
Identifies complex situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted
Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report of the research findings
Prepares WTA and confers with National Tax Office as appropriate
Tax Compliance
Manages client engagements
Conducts detailed review of international tax aspects of U.S. tax reporting and other client supplied data and identifies complex and advanced issues throughout the engagement
Leverages compliance role to identify additional international tax issues and opportunities
Tax Controversy
Represents clients before U.S. tax authorities on international tax aspects of contested issues
ASC 740-10
Applies standards, Firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements
Reviews international aspects of tax provisions including coordination of BDO colleagues in non-U.S. jurisdictions
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises the day-to-day workload of International Tax, Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product and ensures their technical development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for International Tax Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
Acts as mentor to International Tax Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and Interns, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelors degree, required; degree with a focus in Accounting, preferred
J. D., LLM, and/or MST/MBT, preferred
Experience:
Eight (8) or more years of prior experience in corporate tax, international taxation, legal professional services or equivalent experience gained through an advanced degree program, required
Experience in international tax, required
Experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, required
License/Certifications:
CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), required
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred
Language:
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior analytical and legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data
Strong organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Capable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments, as needed
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings as well as the most widely-used filing forms and awareness of other less widely used tax forms
Advanced understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law
Advanced knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
Strong legal writing background and familiarity with the IRAC method of analysis
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $99,750 - $262,500
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $99,750 - $262,500
Washington DC Range: $99,750 - $262,500
About Us
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Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits\* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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Job Info
Job Identification
13353
Job Category
Generalist
Posting Date
08/12/2026, 02:01 AM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
225 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting focus preferred; J.D., LLM, MST/MBT preferred
- Minimum 8 years experience in corporate or international tax and supervising tax professionals
- CPA, Attorney admitted in U.S., or IRS Enrolled Agent certification required
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